Exclusive: "I can't take a photo with anybody" - Tracy Cortez addresses rumors surrounding relationship with Paulo Costa after viral selfie

Paulo Costa's rumored relationship with Tracy Cortez drew much attention in 2023. Cortez went through a rough patch in her personal life as rumors about the reasons behind their split ran wild on social media after her breakup with then-fiance Brian Ortega.

A social media post on Costa’s X account fueled the fire of social media speculations. While the MMA community wondered if 'Eraser' and Cortez were in a romantic relationship, the 30-year-old fighter put the speculations to rest during an interview with Andrew Whitelaw of Sportskeeda MMA ahead of her September 16 showdown against Jasmine Jasudavicious.

Cortez told Whitelaw that Costa, his fiance, and Cortez had a laugh together when they learned about the rumors. The group decided to just ‘run with it’ for fun. She explained:

"Again, I don't know what it is. I don't know what it is. But, for some reason, I can't take a photo with anybody because people will just run with whatever imagine they have in their head. But, I did, I had a good laugh at it. Him [Paulo Costa] and his wife, or fiance, video-chatted me...They called me...I was like, 'Man, you know what?' I said, 'I don't care. Run with it. It's funny. It's bringing people in. Do what you gotta do. But, just let's clear the air once everything settles...It was literally just a picture.'"

After Cortez confirmed the nature of her relationship with the Brazilian, the speculations about their alleged romantic relationship were toned down.

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When an adult film star had fun with the Paulo Costa and Tracy Cortez relationship rumors

Paulo Costa's picture with Tracy Cortez was not the only reason for their rumored romance. A suggestive picture of Costa with a scantily clothed woman, whose face cannot be seen, on his X account led to the speculations that it was Tracy Cortez and started the dating rumors.

Adult film star Kendra Lust reacted to the post and played into Costa's 'Secret juice' gimmick. She wrote:

"Secret juice [Winking smiley]."

The adult star had previously shown interest in buying the 'Secret juice' merchandize when Costa launched it.